Houston Matters
10 active of 65 total legislative matters tracked.
Tiger Trail Project 4 Improvements Funding
The ordinance proposes $7,549,000 from the Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions Capital Project Series E Fund and $402,000 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund for Tiger Trail Project 4 improvements in Districts H and I.
$60.1 Million Tax Increment Fund Appropriation
The ordinance proposes appropriating $60,138,296.44 from tax increment funds across 14 reinvestment zones for affordable housing, administrative expenses, educational facilities payments to Houston Independent School District and Humble Independent School District, and redevelopment authority payments.
Tax Increment Funds for Affordable Housing and Projects
The ordinance proposes appropriating $220,485,966.15 from tax increment funds across Houston reinvestment zones. The funds would support affordable housing, administrative expenses, Houston Independent School District payments, project costs, and redevelopment authority payments.
Professional Structural Engineering Services Contracts
The city is considering professional structural engineering services contracts with Concept Engineers, Inc. and FCM Engineers, PC, with a maximum contract amount of $3,650,000 paid from the Enterprise Fund. The agreements would run for three years with two optional one-year extensions.
Water and Wastewater Rate Study Contract
The city would amend its contract with Raftelis Financial, Inc. for professional consulting services on a combined water and wastewater utility systems rate study, with a maximum contract amount of $522,010.
Specialized Traffic Planning Assistance Contract
The City of Houston is proposing a five-year interlocal agreement with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute for specialized technical assistance in traffic and transportation planning and management, with a maximum amount of $750,000.
Sponsorship Acquisition and Consulting Services Contract
FASCINARE, LLC would provide sponsorship acquisition and consulting services under a contract of up to $150,000 for three years, with two one-year options, funded by the State Cable TV Franchise Fee.
Clinical Laboratory Reagents and Test Kits Contract
The city proposes a three-year contract with Becton Dickinson and Company, with two one-year options, to provide clinical laboratory reagents and test kits for $329,033.35.
Fiscal Year 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan
The Finance Department recommends approval of the Fiscal Year 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan.
Material Handler Equipment Replacement Funding
The ordinance proposes $491,098 in appropriations for material handler equipment replacement: $200,000 from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund and $291,098 from the Contributed Capital Project Fund.